University of Minnesota dance team wins national championship, goes viral for routine

Two decades of dynasty. The University of Minnesota’s dance team just won their 22nd nationals title. MINNESOTA, USA — When someone thinks of dance excellence, all toes point towards the University of Minnesota. The team once again took home a national title in the Pom category, marking their 22nd championship.  “I have honestly never been … Read more

Front pages show the evolution of the MLK March in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO – The 2024 Martin Luther King, Jr. March in San Antonio was canceled due to freezing temperatures and high winds. Instead of thousands of people marching in the streets for justice, peace, hope and understanding on Monday, the cold weather will force marchers, demonstrators, activists and students to celebrate the life of Dr. … Read more

Relive Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech at the 1963 March on Washington

On August 28, 1963, more than 250,000 people gathered in Washington D.C. to participate in the “March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom”. The march was one of the largest demonstrations for human rights in United States history, according to the National Archives. FILE – In this Aug. 28, 1963, file photo Dr. Martin Luther … Read more

Pool equipment in Texas explodes after getting frozen solid the night before

Terry Roden said his freeze stat, which is a temperature-sensing device, didn’t kick into his pool equipment the night before the explosion. PLANO, Texas — Security footage captured some pool equipment exploding right after a homeowner turned away one day after winter weather hit North Texas. Terry Roden lives in Plano and shared some surveillance … Read more

The story behind the Martin Luther King Jr. mural on MLK Drive

Despite the cancellation of the 37th-annual MLK march, throughout DreamWeek people can still visit an iconic mural on Martin Luther King Drive. The mural was painted six years ago by local artist David Blancas on the outside of Greater Faith Institutional Church. That’s right across from MLK Academy. The leader of the church, Bishop Rosa … Read more